# Official Journal C 282/2008

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 516 November 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 282

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 516 November 2008

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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
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| 2008/C 282/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5251 — System Capital Management-Energees/Metinvest) (
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| 2008/C 282/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5315 — Stichting Administratiekantoor Van der Sluijs Groep/Frisol Beheer/North Sea Petroleum Holding) (
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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 282/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5251 — System Capital Management-Energees/Metinvest) (
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  )

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2008/C 282/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5315 — Stichting Administratiekantoor Van der Sluijs Groep/Frisol Beheer/North Sea Petroleum Holding) (
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  )

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 282/03 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |
| 2008/C 282/04 | Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2006 | 3 |
| 2008/C 282/05 | Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers — Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 | 20 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2008/C 282/06 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 22 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 282/03

Euro exchange rates

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2008/C 282/04

Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2006

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2008/C 282/05

Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers — Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 282/06

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
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| 2008/C 282/07 | Call for proposals — SUB 02-2008 | 26 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2008/C 282/07

Call for proposals — SUB 02-2008

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5251 — System Capital Management-Energees/Metinvest)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 282/01)

On 21 October 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5251. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5251. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5315 — Stichting Administratiekantoor Van der Sluijs Groep/Frisol Beheer/North Sea Petroleum Holding)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 282/02)

On 23 October 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5315. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5315. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

5 November 2008

(2008/C 282/03)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2870 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 127,40 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4438 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,80650 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,9369 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5051 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 305,00 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,6600 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,300 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 259,30 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7089 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,5175 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,7035 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 30,345 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,9409 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,8609 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4858 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,9746 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,1342 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9037 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 611,32 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 12,4517 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,7879 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,1390 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 141,56 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,5367 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 61,710 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,6359 |
| THB | Thai baht | 45,039 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,7420 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,1905 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2870

JPY

Japanese yen

127,40

DKK

Danish krone

7,4438

GBP

Pound sterling

0,80650

SEK

Swedish krona

9,9369

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5051

ISK

Iceland króna

305,00

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,6600

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,300

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

259,30

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7089

PLN

Polish zloty

3,5175

RON

Romanian leu

3,7035

SKK

Slovak koruna

30,345

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9409

AUD

Australian dollar

1,8609

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4858

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,9746

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,1342

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9037

KRW

South Korean won

1 611,32

ZAR

South African rand

12,4517

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,7879

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,1390

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 141,56

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,5367

PHP

Philippine peso

61,710

RUB

Russian rouble

34,6359

THB

Thai baht

45,039

BRL

Brazilian real

2,7420

MXN

Mexican peso

16,1905

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2006

(2008/C 282/04)

SUMMARY

Under Article 7(3) of Directive 1999/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (1), the Member States have to forward to the Commission every year:

| — | the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered,
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the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered,

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the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods.

In 2006, irradiation facilities had approval in 10 Member States. All these Member States provided the information required with respect to food categories treated, quantities or doses. In the European Union 15 058 tonnes of food were irradiated during 2006.

18 Member States reported checks on foods placed on the market. In total, 6 386 food samples were checked in 2006. 3,3 % of products on the market were found to be illegally irradiated and/or not labelled.

The infringements are unevenly distributed over product categories. The category of products for which relatively most incompliance have been found are food supplements (in Germany, Finland and the United Kingdom) and soups and sauces (Germany). The number of non-compliants samples in the category ‘Asian noodle snacks’ found in Germany has significantly decreased (from 37 % in 2005 to 5 % in 2006).

Differences between Member States regarding the results of controls can partly be explained by the choice of samples and the performance of the analytical methods used.

1.   LEGAL BASIS AND BACKGROUND

Under Article 7(3) of Directive 1999/2/EC, the Member States are required to forward to the Commission every year:

| — | the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered,
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the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered,

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| — | the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods. |
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the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods.

The Commission publishes the results in annual reports in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This report covers the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006.

Information on general aspects of food irradiation is available on the website of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Health and Consumers (2).

1.1.   Irradiation facilities

Under Article 3(2) of Directive 1999/2/EC, food may be irradiated only in approved irradiation facilities. For facilities in the EU, approval is given by the competent authorities of the Member States (2). The Member States have to inform the Commission of their approved irradiation facilities (Article 7(1)).

The list of authorised facilities in the Member States has been published by the Commission (3).

1.2.   Irradiated foods

The irradiation of dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings is authorised in the EU (Directive 1999/3/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the establishment of a Community list of food and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (4)). In addition, 7 Member States have notified that they maintain national authorisations for certain foods in accordance with Article 4(4) of Directive 1999/2/EC. The list of national authorisations has been published by the Commission (5).

Under Article 6 of Directive 1999/2/EC, any irradiated food or any irradiated food ingredient of a compound food must be labelled with the words ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.

To enforce correct labelling or to detect non-authorised products, several analytical methods have been standardised by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), following a mandate given by the European Commission.

2.   RESULTS OF CHECKS CARRIED OUT IN IRRADIATION FACILITIES

Details of the facilities in the Member states can be found at the Commission website:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/biosafety/irradiation/approved_facilities_en.pdf

The Member States submitted the following information:

2.1.   Belgium

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2006 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility Sterigenics SA with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2006.

| Food | Amount
  (t) |
| --- | --- |
| Frog legs | 2 784,3 |
| Fish and shellfish | 504,4 |
| Herbs and spices | 433,2 |
| Poultry | 295,5 |
| Meat | 224,6 |
| Eggs poudre | 167,2 |
| Vegetables | 73,2 |
| Dehydrated blood | 30,0 |
| Gum Arabic | 17,7 |
| Dried fruits | 1,1 |
| Others | 949,4 |
| Total | 5 480,6 |

Food

Amount

(t)

Frog legs

2 784,3

Fish and shellfish

504,4

Herbs and spices

433,2

Poultry

295,5

Meat

224,6

Eggs poudre

167,2

Vegetables

73,2

Dehydrated blood

30,0

Gum Arabic

17,7

Dried fruits

1,1

Others

949,4

Total

5 480,6

2.2.   Czech Republic

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2006 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility Artim spol.s.r.o. with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2006.

| Food | Amount
  (t) | Overall average absorbed radiation dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 79,5 | 5-10 |
| Total | 79,5 | |

Food

Amount

(t)

Overall average absorbed radiation dose

(kGy)

Dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

79,5

5-10

Total

79,5

2.3.   Germany

During the reporting period, there were five approved irradiation facilities in Germany:

(a)   Gamma Service Produktbestrahlung GmbH, Radeberg

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2006 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2006.

| Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices and herbs | 168,7 | <10 |
| Dried vegetables | 69,3 | <10 |
| Total | 238,0 | |

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Spices and herbs

168,7

<10

Dried vegetables

69,3

<10

Total

238,0

71,3 tonnes of the foodstuffs irradiated were exported to third countries.

(b)   BGS/Beta-Gamma Service GmbH & Co. KG, Wiehl

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2006 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation in the two facilities with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in these facilities in 2006.

| Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices and herbs | 4,5 | 4-10 |
| Fresh vegetables | 3,4 | 6-10 |
| Dried vegetables | 9,9 | 6-9 |
| Total | 17,8 | |

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Spices and herbs

4,5

4-10

Fresh vegetables

3,4

6-10

Dried vegetables

9,9

6-9

Total

17,8

All foodstuffs irradiated were exported to third countries.

(c)   Isotron Deutschland GmbH, Allershausen

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2006 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2006.

| Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices and herbs | 64,3 | 5-10 |
| Vegetables | 18,9 | 10 |
| Total | 83,2 | |

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Spices and herbs

64,3

5-10

Vegetables

18,9

10

Total

83,2

All foodstuffs irradiated were exported to third countries.

(d)   Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG, Bruchsal

No food products were irradiated in this facility in 2006.

2.4.   Spain

In Spain, there are two facilities approved for the irradiation of foods.

(a)   Ionmed Esterilización, SA

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2006 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2006.

| Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 290,6 | <10 |

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

290,6

<10

(b)   Aragogamma, SA

No food products were irradiated in this facility in 2006.

2.5.   France

In France, there are six facilities approved for the irradiation of foods. Inspections by the competent authorities in 2006 confirmed the compliance of 4 irradiation facilities with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC. On two facilities comments were given concerning registration, the status of the products before treatment and the measurement of the irradiation doses.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in the facilities in 2006.

| Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Herbs, spices and dried vegetables | 110 | 10 |
| Gum arabic | 149 | 3 |
| Poultry | 1 780 | 5 |
| Frozen frog legs | 965 | 5 |
| Total | 3 004 | |

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Herbs, spices and dried vegetables

110

10

Gum arabic

149

3

Poultry

1 780

5

Frozen frog legs

965

5

Total

3 004

2.6.   Hungary

According to the official inspection made by the competent authority in 2006, the irradiation facility Agroster Besugárzó Rt. (Budapest, Jászberényi út 5.) was in compliance with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2006.

| Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices, spice peppers | 36,3 | 4-8 |
| Dehydrated products | 13,6 | 3-6 |
| Herbs | 75,0 | 3-8 |
| Total | 124,9 | |

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Spices, spice peppers

36,3

4-8

Dehydrated products

13,6

3-6

Herbs

75,0

3-8

Total

124,9

2.7.   Italy

In Italy, there is one facility approved for the irradiation of foods. The Competent authority confirmed compliance of the facility Gammarad Italia SpA.

The following table shows the category and quantities of foods irradiated in 2006 in that facility.

| Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dried aromatic herbs and vegetable condiments | 2,4 | 9 |
| Total | 2,4 | |

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Dried aromatic herbs and vegetable condiments

2,4

9

Total

2,4

2.8.   The Netherlands

During 2006, Isotron NL treated the following products in their two production facilities in the cities of Ede and Etten-Leur. The numbers correspond to the number of boards, which have an average weight of 800 kg and an average volume of 2 m3. The item ‘Food’ concerns products which are allowed to be irradiated in the country of destination.

| | No of boards in Ede | No of boards in Etten-Leur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices/Herbs | 1 175 | 242 |
| Dehydrated vegetables | 404 | 1 691 |
| Poultry meat (frozen) | 217 | 5 |
| Shrimps (cooled) | | 36 |
| Shrimps (frozen) | 65 | 0 |
| Frog parts | 216 | 84 |
| Egg white (cooled) | 160 | 0 |
| Food (6) | 670 | 1 353 |
| Samples food | 47 | 2 |
| Total | 3 023 | 3 377 |

No of boards in Ede

No of boards in Etten-Leur

Spices/Herbs

1 175

242

Dehydrated vegetables

404

1 691

Poultry meat (frozen)

217

5

Shrimps (cooled)

36

Shrimps (frozen)

65

0

Frog parts

216

84

Egg white (cooled)

160

0

Food (6)

670

1 353

Samples food

47

2

Total

3 023

3 377

The total number of boards treated in The Netherlands in 2006 was: 3 023 + 3 377 = 6 400; this corresponds to 5 120 tonnes of food products.

2.9.   Poland

In Poland, there are two facilities approved for the irradiation of foods.

The following tables show the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in 2006 in these facilities.

Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Warsaw

| Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dry spices, dried flavoured herbs, vegetable spices | 616,7 | 5-10 |

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Dry spices, dried flavoured herbs, vegetable spices

616,7

5-10

Institute of Applied Radiation Chemistry, Technical University of Lodz

| Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices | 0,45 | 7-10 |
| Total | 0,45 | |

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Spices

0,45

7-10

Total

0,45

2.10.   The United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, there is one facility approved for the irradiation of foods.

The facility did not irradiate any food under the terms of its licence in 2006.

2.11.   Summary for the EU

10 Member States have facilities approved in accordance with Article 7(2) of Directive 1999/2/EC.

Nine Member States forwarded to the Commission the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, with the amounts of foods irradiated.

3.   RESULTS OF CHECKS CARRIED OUT AT THE PRODUCT MARKETING STAGE AND THE METHODS USED TO DETECT IRRADIATED FOODS

The Member States submitted the following information:

3.1.   Austria

138 samples were checked for ionising radiation treatment. None were found to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 138 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Basil | 3 | 0 | EN 1788/EN 13751 |
| Oregano | 10 | 0 | EN 1788/EN 13751 |
| Marjoram | 4 | 0 | EN 1788/EN 13751 |
| Paprika | 10 | 0 | EN 1788/EN 13751 |
| Pepper | 14 | 0 | EN 1788/EN 13751 |
| Rosemary | 3 | 0 | EN 1788/EN 13751 |
| Thyme | 5 | 0 | EN 1788/EN 13751 |
| Herbal tea | 51 | 0 | EN 1788/EN 13751 |
| Chicken | 19 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Turkey | 6 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Duck | 10 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Goose | 3 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Total | 138 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100 | 0 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 138

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Basil

3

0

EN 1788/EN 13751

Oregano

10

0

EN 1788/EN 13751

Marjoram

4

0

EN 1788/EN 13751

Paprika

10

0

EN 1788/EN 13751

Pepper

14

0

EN 1788/EN 13751

Rosemary

3

0

EN 1788/EN 13751

Thyme

5

0

EN 1788/EN 13751

Herbal tea

51

0

EN 1788/EN 13751

Chicken

19

0

EN 1786

Turkey

6

0

EN 1786

Duck

10

0

EN 1786

Goose

3

0

EN 1786

Total

138

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100

0

3.2.   Belgium

In total, 100 samples were analysed. One was found to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 100 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled (origin) |
| Spices | 9 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Dried fruit and vegetables | 21 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Fresh strawberries | 11 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Food supplements | 17 | 1 | |
| Shrimps | 22 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Crustaceans and molluscs | 19 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Total | 99 | 1 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 99 | 1 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 100

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled (origin)

Spices

9

0

EN 1788

Dried fruit and vegetables

21

0

EN 1788

Fresh strawberries

11

0

EN 1788

Food supplements

17

1

Shrimps

22

0

EN 1788

Crustaceans and molluscs

19

0

EN 1788

Total

99

1

Total in % of analysed samples

99

1

3.3.   Cyprus

In 2006, no analytical controls were carried out regarding food irradiation at the marketing stage.

3.4.   Czech Republic

In total, 115 samples were analysed. 4 samples were positive for irradiation and were not correctly labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 115 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Spices | 22 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Herbal tea products | 13 | 1 | EN 1788 |
| Food supplements | 7 | 2 (7) | EN 1788 |
| Instant noodles | 9 | 1 (8) | EN 1788 |
| Fresh fruits | 30 | 0 | EN 1788/EN 1785 |
| Poultry | 15 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Fish and shellfish | 12 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Shrimps | 3 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Total | 111 | 4 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 96,5 | 3,5 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 115

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Spices

22

0

EN 1788

Herbal tea products

13

1

EN 1788

Food supplements

7

2 (7)

EN 1788

Instant noodles

9

1 (8)

EN 1788

Fresh fruits

30

0

EN 1788/EN 1785

Poultry

15

0

EN 1785

Fish and shellfish

12

0

EN 1785

Shrimps

3

0

EN 1785

Total

111

4

Total in % of analysed samples

96,5

3,5

3.5.   Germany

In total 4 137 food samples were examined of which 71 were irradiated of which 5 were compliant and 66, i.e. 1,6 %, were not compliant:

| — | 23 samples belong to foodstuffs for which irradiation is authorised however they were incorrectly labelled, |
| --- | --- |

—

23 samples belong to foodstuffs for which irradiation is authorised however they were incorrectly labelled,

| — | 41 samples belong to food categories for which irradiation is not authorised and in addition were not labelled, |
| --- | --- |

—

41 samples belong to food categories for which irradiation is not authorised and in addition were not labelled,

| — | 2 samples were labelled to be irradiated, however irradiation is not authorised. |
| --- | --- |

—

2 samples were labelled to be irradiated, however irradiation is not authorised.

The categories with the highest percentages of non-compliant samples were food supplements (11 %) and soups and sauces (9 %). The number of non-compliant samples in the category ‘Asian noodle snacks, party snacks, pizza, TV snacks’ has significantly decreased (from 37 % in 2005 to 5 % in 2006).

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 4 137 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, but irradiation unauthorised and/or not correctly labelled |
| Milk/milk products | 41 | 0 | EN 1375; EN 1784; EN 1785; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Cheese with herbs | 58 | 0 | EN 1787; EN 1788; EN 1788 mod.; EN 13751 |
| Butter with herbs | 29 | 0 | EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Eggs, egg products | 6 | 0 | EN 1784 |
| Meat (including frozen meat, except poultry, game) | 18 | 0 | EN 1784; EN 1786 |
| Meat products (except sausages) | 39 | 0 | EN 1784; EN 1786 |
| Sausages | 58 | 0 | EN 1784; EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Poultry | 141 | 0 | EN 1784 mod.; EN 1786 |
| Game | 12 | 0 | EN 1784; EN 1786 |
| Fish and fisheries products | 140 | 0 | L 00.00 41 ESR; EN 1784 mod., EN 1786; EN 1788 |
| Crustaceans, shellfish, mussels and other aquatic animals including their products | 258 | 4 | EN 1786; ASU analog § 64 LFGB L 12.01; EN 13751; § 64 LFGB L 53.00-3, L 00.00-42 |
| Pulses | 47 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Soups, sauces | 175 | 18 | EN 1375, EN 1784; EN 1785; EN 1787; EN 1788; PSL, EN 13751 |
| Cereals and ceral products | 34 | 0 | EN 13708; § 64 L 00.00-43, EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Oil seeds | 52 | 0 | EN 1784; EN 1788 |
| Nuts | 102 | 0 | EN 1375; EN 1784; EN 1784 mod.; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Potatoes, parts of plants with high content of starch | 56 | 0 | EN 13751; EN 1788 |
| Fresh vegetables, salad | 72 | 0 | EN 13708; EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Dried vegetables, vegetable products | 78 | 2 | EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Mushrooms, fresh | 18 | 0 | EN 1788; EN 1375 |
| Mushrooms, dried or mushroom products | 199 | 5 | EN 13708; EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Fresh fruits | 109 | 0 | EN 1787; EN 1788; EN 1784 |
| Dried fruits or fruit products | 200 | 0 | EN 13708; EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Cacao powder | 11 | 0 | |
| Kaffee, raw | 5 | | EN 13751, EN 1788 |
| Teas, tea-like products | 431 | 3 | EN 13708; EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788, § 64 L 00.00-43 |
| Ready-to-serve meals | 21 | 0 | EN 13751; EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Spices, including preparations and seasoning salt | 1 339 | 16 | EN 13751; EN 1784; EN 1787; EN 1788 PSL, § 64 L 00.00-43 |
| Herbs | 84 | 0 | EN 13751, EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Dry prepared meals | 43 | 1 | EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788, § 64 L 00.00-43 |
| Asian noodle snacks, party snacks, pizza, TV snacks | 82 | 4 | EN 1788; PSL |
| Food supplements | 87 | 11 | EN 13751; EN 13708, EN 1787; EN 1788; § 64 L 00.00-43 |
| Other | 21 | 1 | EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Total | 4 066 | 66 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 98,4 | 1,6 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 4 137

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, but irradiation unauthorised and/or not correctly labelled

Milk/milk products

41

0

EN 1375; EN 1784; EN 1785; EN 1787; EN 1788

Cheese with herbs

58

0

EN 1787; EN 1788; EN 1788 mod.; EN 13751

Butter with herbs

29

0

EN 1787; EN 1788

Eggs, egg products

6

0

EN 1784

Meat (including frozen meat, except poultry, game)

18

0

EN 1784; EN 1786

Meat products (except sausages)

39

0

EN 1784; EN 1786

Sausages

58

0

EN 1784; EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788

Poultry

141

0

EN 1784 mod.; EN 1786

Game

12

0

EN 1784; EN 1786

Fish and fisheries products

140

0

L 00.00 41 ESR; EN 1784 mod., EN 1786; EN 1788

Crustaceans, shellfish, mussels and other aquatic animals including their products

258

4

EN 1786; ASU analog § 64 LFGB L 12.01; EN 13751; § 64 LFGB L 53.00-3, L 00.00-42

Pulses

47

0

EN 1787, EN 1788

Soups, sauces

175

18

EN 1375, EN 1784; EN 1785; EN 1787; EN 1788; PSL, EN 13751

Cereals and ceral products

34

0

EN 13708; § 64 L 00.00-43, EN 1787; EN 1788

Oil seeds

52

0

EN 1784; EN 1788

Nuts

102

0

EN 1375; EN 1784; EN 1784 mod.; EN 1787; EN 1788

Potatoes, parts of plants with high content of starch

56

0

EN 13751; EN 1788

Fresh vegetables, salad

72

0

EN 13708; EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788

Dried vegetables, vegetable products

78

2

EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788

Mushrooms, fresh

18

0

EN 1788; EN 1375

Mushrooms, dried or mushroom products

199

5

EN 13708; EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788

Fresh fruits

109

0

EN 1787; EN 1788; EN 1784

Dried fruits or fruit products

200

0

EN 13708; EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788

Cacao powder

11

0

Kaffee, raw

5

EN 13751, EN 1788

Teas, tea-like products

431

3

EN 13708; EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788, § 64 L 00.00-43

Ready-to-serve meals

21

0

EN 13751; EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788

Spices, including preparations and seasoning salt

1 339

16

EN 13751; EN 1784; EN 1787; EN 1788 PSL, § 64 L 00.00-43

Herbs

84

0

EN 13751, EN 1787, EN 1788

Dry prepared meals

43

1

EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788, § 64 L 00.00-43

Asian noodle snacks, party snacks, pizza, TV snacks

82

4

EN 1788; PSL

Food supplements

87

11

EN 13751; EN 13708, EN 1787; EN 1788; § 64 L 00.00-43

Other

21

1

EN 13751; EN 1787; EN 1788

Total

4 066

66

Total in % of analysed samples

98,4

1,6

5 samples were irradiated and compliant with the EU Directives: 2 samples belonging to the category ‘Crustaceans, shellfish, mussels and other aquatic animals including their products’ and 3 samples belonging to the category ‘Soups and sauces’.

3.6.   Denmark

In 2006 no analytical controls were carried out regarding food irradiation at the marketing stage.

3.7.   Estonia

In total, 10 samples were analysed, none of which tested positive for irradiation.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 10 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Spices | 5 | 0 | PSL, EN 13751 |
| Tea | 5 | 0 | PSL, EN 13751 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100 | 0 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 10

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Spices

5

0

PSL, EN 13751

Tea

5

0

PSL, EN 13751

Total

10

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100

0

3.8.   Greece

In total, 3 samples were analysed, none of which tested positive for irradiation.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 3 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated |
| Herbs and spices | 2 | 0 | EN 13751 (PSL) |
| Tea | 1 | 0 | EN 13751 (PSL) |
| Total | 3 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100 | 0 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 3

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated

Herbs and spices

2

0

EN 13751 (PSL)

Tea

1

0

EN 13751 (PSL)

Total

3

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100

0

3.9.   Spain

In 2006, no analytical controls were carried out regarding food irradiation at the marketing stage.

3.10.   Finland

In total, 246 samples were analysed. A total of 158 samples of dried spices and herbs were analysed of which 19 samples were found to contain irradiated material. Out of the 77 food supplements analyzed, and 10 contained irradiated material. Of the 11 samples of seafood products, 1 contained irradiated material.

None of the irradiated products were adequately labelled and the irradiation facilities where they were treated were not EU approved.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 246 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Dried spices and herbs | 139 | 19 | EN 13751; EN 1788 |
| Food supplements | 67 | 10 | EN 13751; EN 1788 |
| Seafood products | 10 | 1 | |
| Total | 216 | 30 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 88 | 12 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 246

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Dried spices and herbs

139

19

EN 13751; EN 1788

Food supplements

67

10

EN 13751; EN 1788

Seafood products

10

1

Total

216

30

Total in % of analysed samples

88

12

3.11.   France

In total, 216 samples were analysed and 32 samples tested positive for irradiation and were not correctly labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 216 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated |
| Frozen snail meat | 2 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Dried mushrooms | 71 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Vegetable based food supplements | 11 | 5 | EN 1788 |
| Crustaceans and shellfish | 45 | 24 | EN 1788 |
| Frogs legs | 3 | 2 | EN 1788 |
| Dried fruit | 1 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Spices and herbs | 16 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Dried vegetables and derivates | 13 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Small red fruit and other berries | 4 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Dehydrated asian noodle snacks | 14 | 1 | EN 1788 |
| Shrimps | 10 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Dried, grated coconut pulp | 3 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Tea and infusions | 1 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Total | 184 | 32 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 85 | 15 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 216

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated

Frozen snail meat

2

0

EN 1788

Dried mushrooms

71

0

EN 1788

Vegetable based food supplements

11

5

EN 1788

Crustaceans and shellfish

45

24

EN 1788

Frogs legs

3

2

EN 1788

Dried fruit

1

0

EN 1788

Spices and herbs

16

0

EN 1788

Dried vegetables and derivates

13

0

EN 1788

Small red fruit and other berries

4

0

EN 1788

Dehydrated asian noodle snacks

14

1

EN 1788

Shrimps

10

0

EN 1788

Dried, grated coconut pulp

3

0

EN 1788

Tea and infusions

1

0

EN 1788

Total

184

32

Total in % of analysed samples

85

15

Of the 24 non-compliant crustaceans and shellfish samples, 22 concerned shrimp tail samples taken form at the same company.

3.12.   Hungary

In total, 104 samples were analysed and 2 samples tested positive for irradiation.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 104 |
| --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Spices | 80 | 1 |
| Tea | 23 | 0 |
| Food supplements | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 102 | 2 |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 98 | 2 |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 104

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Spices

80

1

Tea

23

0

Food supplements

1

1

Total

102

2

Total in % of analysed samples

98

2

3.13.   Ireland

In 2006, 452 samples were analysed. 13 samples tested positive for irradiation but were not correctly labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 452 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Noodles | 107 | 1 | EN 13751 for screening, confirmation by EN 1788 |
| Sauces & soups | 10 | 0 |
| Seasonings/Stocks | 38 | 3 |
| Herbs & spices | 220 | 8 |
| Coffee and tea (including herbal teas) | 43 | 0 |
| Seeds | 13 | 0 |
| Cereal, bakery and yeast | 8 | 0 |
| Food supplements/vitamins | 9 | 1 |
| Fruit and vegetables | 1 | 0 |
| Miscellaneous | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 439 | 13 | |
| Total in % of total analysed | 97 % | 3 % | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 452

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Noodles

107

1

EN 13751 for screening, confirmation by EN 1788

Sauces & soups

10

0

Seasonings/Stocks

38

3

Herbs & spices

220

8

Coffee and tea (including herbal teas)

43

0

Seeds

13

0

Cereal, bakery and yeast

8

0

Food supplements/vitamins

9

1

Fruit and vegetables

1

0

Miscellaneous

3

0

Total

439

13

Total in % of total analysed

97 %

3 %

3.14.   Italy

In total, 66 samples were analysed and none were found to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 66 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Spices, herbs and vegetable extracts | 66 | 0 | EN 13784 |
| Total | 66 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 66 | 0 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 66

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Spices, herbs and vegetable extracts

66

0

EN 13784

Total

66

0

Total in % of analysed samples

66

0

3.15.   Latvia

No information has been forwarded by this Member State on the results of checks carried out at the marketplace.

3.16.   Lithuania

In total, 30 samples were analysed and 1 sample tested positive for irradiation.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 30 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated |
| Spices and herbs | 7 | 0 | LST EN 13783:2004 |
| Tea | 22 | 1 | LST EN 13783:2004 |
| Total | 29 | 1 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100 | 3 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 30

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated

Spices and herbs

7

0

LST EN 13783:2004

Tea

22

1

LST EN 13783:2004

Total

29

1

Total in % of analysed samples

100

3

3.17.   Luxembourg

In total, 20 samples were analysed and none were found to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 20 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated |
| Spices | 15 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Dried fruit | 1 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Tea | 4 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100 | 0 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 20

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated

Spices

15

0

EN 1788

Dried fruit

1

0

EN 1788

Tea

4

0

EN 1788

Total

20

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100

0

3.18.   Malta

No information has been forwarded by this Member State on the results of checks carried out at the marketplace.

3.19.   The Netherlands

No information has been forwarded by this Member State on the results of checks carried out at the marketplace.

3.20.   Poland

In total, 139 samples were analysed and 2 of these tested positive for irradiation and neither were correctly labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 139 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 51 | 2 | EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Potatoes | 3 | 0 | EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Onion and garlic | 21 | 0 | EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Poultry | 1 | 0 | EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Unshelled nuts | 34 | 0 | EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Prawns, fish | 22 | 0 | EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Fresh fruits | 7 | 0 | EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788 |
| Total | 137 | 2 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 99 | 1 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 139

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

51

2

EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788

Potatoes

3

0

EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788

Onion and garlic

21

0

EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788

Poultry

1

0

EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788

Unshelled nuts

34

0

EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788

Prawns, fish

22

0

EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788

Fresh fruits

7

0

EN 1786; EN 1787; EN 1788

Total

137

2

Total in % of analysed samples

99

1

3.21.   Portugal

No information has been forwarded by this Member State on the results of checks carried out at the marketplace.

3.22.   Sweden

During the year 2006, 8 samples of mainly poultry meat were analysed according to CEN method EN 1784; none were irradiated.

3.23.   Slovakia

In total, 37 samples were analysed, none of which tested positive for irradiation.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 37 | Method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated |
| Pistachio, different kind of nuts | 18 | 0 | GC |
| Cheese | 17 | 0 | GC |
| Duck | 2 | 0 | GC |
| Total | 37 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100 | 0 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 37

Method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated

Pistachio, different kind of nuts

18

0

GC

Cheese

17

0

GC

Duck

2

0

GC

Total

37

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100

0

3.24.   Slovenia

During the year 2006, 40 samples were analysed and 3 food supplement samples were found to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 40 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: inconclusive | Result: irradiated |
| Spices and herbs | 10 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Food supplements | 8 | 4 | 3 | EN 1788; EN 13751 |
| Dried soup mixes | 10 | 5 | 0 | EN 1788; EN 13751 |
| Total | 28 | 9 | 3 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 70 | 22,5 | 7,56 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 40

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: inconclusive

Result: irradiated

Spices and herbs

10

0

0

EN 13751

Food supplements

8

4

3

EN 1788; EN 13751

Dried soup mixes

10

5

0

EN 1788; EN 13751

Total

28

9

3

Total in % of analysed samples

70

22,5

7,56

3.25.   The United Kingdom

The Food Standards Agency is aware of 530 products that were sampled by United Kingdom local enforcement authorities in 2006 and analysed using standardised detection tests for irradiated food. Of these 530 samples, 49 (nine percent) were found to be irradiated. The samples reported as ‘inconclusive’ were identified as intermediate using CEN method EN 13751:2002 and were not analysed further; or were samples of ‘low sensitivity’ such that the mineral grain fraction of the samples was insufficient to carry out accurate analysis.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 530 | Method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: inconclusive | Result: irradiated |
| Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 253 | 22 | 20 | EN 13751; EN 1778 |
| Cous Cous and dried seasonings | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Dried soup mixes | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Noodles and dried seasonings | 64 | 6 | 7 |
| Rice and dried seasonings | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Pasta and dried seasonings | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauces (liquid/frozen) | 14 | 1 | |
| Dried fruit | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Vegetables including onions | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Teas | 11 | 1 | 6 |
| Oil | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fish/seafood i.e. shellfish, prawns | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Food supplements | 52 | 9 | 16 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 439 | 42 | 49 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 83 | 8 | 9 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 530

Method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: inconclusive

Result: irradiated

Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

253

22

20

EN 13751; EN 1778

Cous Cous and dried seasonings

3

0

0

Dried soup mixes

10

2

0

Noodles and dried seasonings

64

6

7

Rice and dried seasonings

3

1

0

Pasta and dried seasonings

2

0

0

Sauces (liquid/frozen)

14

1

Dried fruit

5

0

0

Vegetables including onions

9

0

0

Teas

11

1

6

Oil

4

0

0

Fish/seafood i.e. shellfish, prawns

4

0

0

Food supplements

52

9

16

Miscellaneous

5

0

0

Total

439

42

49

Total in % of analysed samples

83

8

9

3.26.   Summary for the EU

The following table summarises the samples analysed and the results obtained for the EU as a whole.

| Member State | Number of samples non-irradiated | Number of samples irradiated | % of samples irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AT | 138 | 0 | 0 |
| BE | 99 | 1 | 1 |
| CY | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| CZ | 111 | 4 | 3,5 |
| DE | 4 066 | 71 | 1,6 |
| DK | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| EE | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| EL | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ES | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| FI | 216 | 30 | 12 |
| FR | 184 | 32 | 15 |
| HU | 102 | 2 | 2 |
| IE | 439 | 13 | 3 |
| IT | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| LV | NI | NI | NI |
| LT | 29 | 1 | 3 |
| LU | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| MT | NI | NI | NI |
| NL | NI | NI | NI |
| PL | 137 | 2 | 1 |
| PT | NI | NI | NI |
| SE | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| SK | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| SI | 28 (9) | 3 | 8 |
| UK | 439 (9) | 49 | 9 |
| Total | 6 134 | 203 | 3,3 |
| NI | : | No information has been forwarded by the Member State. |
| NAC | : | No analytical checks were performed in 2006. |

Member State

Number of samples non-irradiated

Number of samples irradiated

% of samples irradiated, not correctly labelled

AT

138

0

0

BE

99

1

1

CY

NAC

NAC

NAC

CZ

111

4

3,5

DE

4 066

71

1,6

DK

NAC

NAC

NAC

EE

10

0

0

EL

3

0

0

ES

NAC

NAC

NAC

FI

216

30

12

FR

184

32

15

HU

102

2

2

IE

439

13

3

IT

66

0

0

LV

NI

NI

NI

LT

29

1

3

LU

20

0

0

MT

NI

NI

NI

NL

NI

NI

NI

PL

137

2

1

PT

NI

NI

NI

SE

8

0

0

SK

37

0

0

SI

28 (9)

3

8

UK

439 (9)

49

9

Total

6 134

203

3,3

NI

:

No information has been forwarded by the Member State.

NAC

:

No analytical checks were performed in 2006.

4.   CONCLUSIONS

4.1.   Results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities

Directive 1999/2/EC requires the Member States to forward to the Commission the results of checks in irradiation facilities, the categories and quantities of foods irradiated and the doses applied.

In 2006, irradiation facilities had approval in 10 Member States.

All 10 Member States provided the information requested with respect to the food categories treated.

In the European Union, 15 058 tonnes of food were irradiated during 2006.

4.2.   Results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage

In 2006, 18 Member States performed analytical checks and submitted the requested data. Three Member States informed the Commission that they did not perform analytical checks during the period covered by the present report.

The information submitted shows that during 2006, 3,3 % of samples were illegally irradiated and/or not correctly labelled.

The infringements are unevenly distributed over product categories. In general, the most non-compliant products found to be on the market were food supplements (detected in Germany, Finland and the UK) and soups and sauces (detected in Germany). The number of irradiated ‘Asian noodle snacks’ found in Germany has significantly decreased (from 37 % in 2005 to 5 % in 2006).

The Commission expects Member States to continue to focus controls on these products and that Member States will take the appropriate measures.

Differences between Member States regarding the results of controls could partly be explained by the choice of the samples and the performance of the analytical methods used.

4.3.   Deadline for the submission of the results of checks for the 2007 report

The deadline for submitting to the Commission the results of checks performed in 2007, as required under Article 7(3) of Directive 1999/2/EC, is 30 June 2008.

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(1)  OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 16.

(2)  http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/biosafety/irradiation/index_en.htm

(3)  OJ C 187, 7.8.2003, p. 13.

(4)  OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 24.

(5)  OJ C 112, 12.5.2006, p. 6.

(6)  Products intended for exports to third countries.

(7)  Dried pressed herb.

(8)  Irradiated spice mixture.

(9)  Slovenia and the United Kingdom classified respectively 9 and 42 samples as inconclusive.

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| 6.11.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 282/20 |
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6.11.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 282/20

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS

Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

(2008/C 282/05)

Article 107(1), (2) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

Reference period: October 2008

Application period: January, February and March 2009

| 10-2008 | EUR | BGN | CZK | DKK | EEK | LVL | LTL | HUF | PLN | RON | SKK | SEK | GBP | NOK | ISK | CHF |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 EUR = | 1 | 1,95580 | 24,7679 | 7,45447 | 15,6466 | 0,709313 | 3,45280 | 260,151 | 3,57673 | 3,74790 | 30,4592 | 9,85061 | 0,786680 | 8,59278 | 274,645 | 1,51940 |
| 1 BGN = | 0,511300 | 1 | 12,6638 | 3,81147 | 8,00010 | 0,362672 | 1,76542 | 133,015 | 1,82878 | 1,91630 | 15,5738 | 5,03661 | 0,402229 | 4,39349 | 140,4260 | 0,776871 |
| 1 CZK = | 0,0403749 | 0,0789652 | 1 | 0,300973 | 0,631730 | 0,0286384 | 0,139406 | 10,5036 | 0,144410 | 0,151321 | 1,22979 | 0,397717 | 0,0317621 | 0,346933 | 11,08880 | 0,0613458 |
| 1 DKK = | 0,134148 | 0,262366 | 3,32255 | 1 | 2,09896 | 0,0951528 | 0,463185 | 34,8987 | 0,479810 | 0,502772 | 4,08603 | 1,32144 | 0,105531 | 1,15270 | 36,8430 | 0,203825 |
| 1 EEK = | 0,0639116 | 0,124998 | 1,58296 | 0,476427 | 1 | 0,0453334 | 0,220674 | 16,6267 | 0,228594 | 0,239534 | 1,9467 | 0,629569 | 0,050278 | 0,549179 | 17,553 | 0,097108 |
| 1 LVL = | 1,40981 | 2,75732 | 34,9181 | 10,5094 | 22,0588 | 1 | 4,86781 | 366,765 | 5,04252 | 5,28384 | 42,9418 | 13,8875 | 1,10907 | 12,1142 | 387,198 | 2,14208 |
| 1 LTL = | 0,289620 | 0,566439 | 7,17327 | 2,15896 | 4,53157 | 0,205431 | 1 | 75,3449 | 1,035890 | 1,08547 | 8,82159 | 2,85293 | 0,227838 | 2,48864 | 79,5426 | 0,440050 |
| 1 HUF = | 0,00384392 | 0,00751795 | 0,095206 | 0,0286544 | 0,0601443 | 0,00272654 | 0,0132723 | 1 | 0,0137487 | 0,0144066 | 0,117083 | 0,0378650 | 0,00302394 | 0,0330300 | 1,055710 | 0,00584047 |
| 1 PLN = | 0,279585 | 0,546813 | 6,92473 | 2,08416 | 4,37456 | 0,198313 | 0,965352 | 72,7344 | 1 | 1,04786 | 8,51594 | 2,75409 | 0,219944 | 2,40242 | 76,7866 | 0,424803 |
| 1 RON = | 0,266816 | 0,521840 | 6,60847 | 1,98897 | 4,17477 | 0,189256 | 0,921264 | 69,4125 | 0,954329 | 1 | 8,12701 | 2,6283 | 0,209899 | 2,2927 | 73,2797 | 0,405402 |
| 1 SKK = | 0,0328308 | 0,0642105 | 0,813150 | 0,244736 | 0,513691 | 0,0232873 | 0,113358 | 8,54097 | 0,117427 | 0,123047 | 1 | 0,323404 | 0,0258274 | 0,282108 | 9,01682 | 0,0498833 |
| 1 SEK = | 0,101517 | 0,198546 | 2,51435 | 0,756752 | 1,58839 | 0,072007 | 0,350516 | 26,4096 | 0,363097 | 0,380474 | 3,09211 | 1 | 0,0798611 | 0,87231 | 27,881 | 0,154245 |
| 1 GBP = | 1,27116 | 2,48614 | 31,4840 | 9,47585 | 19,8894 | 0,901653 | 4,38908 | 330,694 | 4,54661 | 4,76419 | 38,7186 | 12,5217 | 1 | 10,9228 | 349,119 | 1,93141 |
| 1 NOK = | 0,116377 | 0,227610 | 2,8824 | 0,867526 | 1,82090 | 0,0825475 | 0,401826 | 30,2755 | 0,416248 | 0,436168 | 3,54474 | 1,14638 | 0,0915513 | 1 | 31,9623 | 0,176823 |
| 1 ISK = | 0,00364107 | 0,0071212 | 0,090182 | 0,0271422 | 0,056970 | 0,00258266 | 0,0125719 | 0,947227 | 0,0130231 | 0,0136463 | 0,110904 | 0,0358667 | 0,00286436 | 0,0312869 | 1 | 0,0055323 |
| 1 CHF = | 0,658153 | 1,28721 | 16,301 | 4,90618 | 10,29790 | 0,466836 | 2,27247 | 171,219 | 2,35403 | 2,46669 | 20,0468 | 6,48320 | 0,517756 | 5,65536 | 180,7580 | 1 |

10-2008

EUR

BGN

CZK

DKK

EEK

LVL

LTL

HUF

PLN

RON

SKK

SEK

GBP

NOK

ISK

CHF

1 EUR =

1

1,95580

24,7679

7,45447

15,6466

0,709313

3,45280

260,151

3,57673

3,74790

30,4592

9,85061

0,786680

8,59278

274,645

1,51940

1 BGN =

0,511300

1

12,6638

3,81147

8,00010

0,362672

1,76542

133,015

1,82878

1,91630

15,5738

5,03661

0,402229

4,39349

140,4260

0,776871

1 CZK =

0,0403749

0,0789652

1

0,300973

0,631730

0,0286384

0,139406

10,5036

0,144410

0,151321

1,22979

0,397717

0,0317621

0,346933

11,08880

0,0613458

1 DKK =

0,134148

0,262366

3,32255

1

2,09896

0,0951528

0,463185

34,8987

0,479810

0,502772

4,08603

1,32144

0,105531

1,15270

36,8430

0,203825

1 EEK =

0,0639116

0,124998

1,58296

0,476427

1

0,0453334

0,220674

16,6267

0,228594

0,239534

1,9467

0,629569

0,050278

0,549179

17,553

0,097108

1 LVL =

1,40981

2,75732

34,9181

10,5094

22,0588

1

4,86781

366,765

5,04252

5,28384

42,9418

13,8875

1,10907

12,1142

387,198

2,14208

1 LTL =

0,289620

0,566439

7,17327

2,15896

4,53157

0,205431

1

75,3449

1,035890

1,08547

8,82159

2,85293

0,227838

2,48864

79,5426

0,440050

1 HUF =

0,00384392

0,00751795

0,095206

0,0286544

0,0601443

0,00272654

0,0132723

1

0,0137487

0,0144066

0,117083

0,0378650

0,00302394

0,0330300

1,055710

0,00584047

1 PLN =

0,279585

0,546813

6,92473

2,08416

4,37456

0,198313

0,965352

72,7344

1

1,04786

8,51594

2,75409

0,219944

2,40242

76,7866

0,424803

1 RON =

0,266816

0,521840

6,60847

1,98897

4,17477

0,189256

0,921264

69,4125

0,954329

1

8,12701

2,6283

0,209899

2,2927

73,2797

0,405402

1 SKK =

0,0328308

0,0642105

0,813150

0,244736

0,513691

0,0232873

0,113358

8,54097

0,117427

0,123047

1

0,323404

0,0258274

0,282108

9,01682

0,0498833

1 SEK =

0,101517

0,198546

2,51435

0,756752

1,58839

0,072007

0,350516

26,4096

0,363097

0,380474

3,09211

1

0,0798611

0,87231

27,881

0,154245

1 GBP =

1,27116

2,48614

31,4840

9,47585

19,8894

0,901653

4,38908

330,694

4,54661

4,76419

38,7186

12,5217

1

10,9228

349,119

1,93141

1 NOK =

0,116377

0,227610

2,8824

0,867526

1,82090

0,0825475

0,401826

30,2755

0,416248

0,436168

3,54474

1,14638

0,0915513

1

31,9623

0,176823

1 ISK =

0,00364107

0,0071212

0,090182

0,0271422

0,056970

0,00258266

0,0125719

0,947227

0,0130231

0,0136463

0,110904

0,0358667

0,00286436

0,0312869

1

0,0055323

1 CHF =

0,658153

1,28721

16,301

4,90618

10,29790

0,466836

2,27247

171,219

2,35403

2,46669

20,0468

6,48320

0,517756

5,65536

180,7580

1

| 1. | Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 determines that the rate for the conversion into a currency of amounts denominated in another currency shall be the rate calculated by the Commission and based on the monthly average, during the reference period specified in paragraph 2, of reference rates of exchange of currencies published by the European Central Bank. |
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1.

Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 determines that the rate for the conversion into a currency of amounts denominated in another currency shall be the rate calculated by the Commission and based on the monthly average, during the reference period specified in paragraph 2, of reference rates of exchange of currencies published by the European Central Bank.

| 2. | The reference period shall be:






  — | the month of January for rates of conversion applicable from 1 April following, |
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2.

The reference period shall be:

—

the month of January for rates of conversion applicable from 1 April following,

| — | the month of April for rates of conversion applicable from 1 July following, |
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—

the month of April for rates of conversion applicable from 1 July following,

| — | the month of July for rates of conversion applicable from 1 October following, |
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—

the month of July for rates of conversion applicable from 1 October following,

| — | the month of October for rates of conversion applicable from 1 January following. |
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the month of October for rates of conversion applicable from 1 January following.

The rates for the conversion of currencies shall be published in the second Official Journal of the European Union (‘C’ series) of the months of February, May, August and November.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 6.11.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 282/22 |
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6.11.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 282/22

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 282/06)

Aid No: XA 213/08

Member State: Netherlands

Region: —

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Subsidieregeling Wet op het Waddenfonds

Legal basis: Artikel 9, Wet op het Waddenfonds en Subsidieregeling Wet op het Waddenfonds

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: The aid notified under the exemption Regulation comprises a (maximum) amount of EUR 5 250 000 per year

Maximum aid intensity:

| 1. | investment in agricultural holdings: 40 % of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of EUR 400 000; |
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1.

investment in agricultural holdings: 40 % of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of EUR 400 000;

| 2. | conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings: 90 % of the eligible costs of investment or capital expenditure for the conservation of non-productive heritage features located on agricultural holdings; 40 % of the eligible costs of investment or capital expenditure for the conservation of heritage features which at the same time form part of agricultural holdings' productive assets; |
| --- | --- |

2.

conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings: 90 % of the eligible costs of investment or capital expenditure for the conservation of non-productive heritage features located on agricultural holdings; 40 % of the eligible costs of investment or capital expenditure for the conservation of heritage features which at the same time form part of agricultural holdings' productive assets;

| 3. | relocation of farm buildings in the public interest: 90 % of the eligible costs if relocation in the public interest comprises the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities; 40 % if relocation in the public interest results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities or in an increase in production capacity; |
| --- | --- |

3.

relocation of farm buildings in the public interest: 90 % of the eligible costs if relocation in the public interest comprises the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities; 40 % if relocation in the public interest results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities or in an increase in production capacity;

| 4. | encouraging the production of quality agricultural products: 40 % of the eligible costs, insofar as they are related to the development of quality agricultural products; |
| --- | --- |

4.

encouraging the production of quality agricultural products: 40 % of the eligible costs, insofar as they are related to the development of quality agricultural products;

| 5. | technical support in the agricultural sector: 40 % of the eligible costs |
| --- | --- |

5.

technical support in the agricultural sector: 40 % of the eligible costs

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 1 June 2014

Objective of aid: To support small and medium-sized enterprises active in the agricultural sector in the Wadden area. Support must comply with the four objectives set out in Article 2(2) of the Law on the Wadden fund.

The purpose of the fund is to subsidise activities, other than regular investment or management/maintenance work, which are directed at or contribute towards:

Use is made of the following Articles of the exemption Regulation.

Sector(s) concerned: All small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises active in the primary production of agricultural products referred to in Annex I to the EC Treaty

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Ministerie van Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieu |
| --- |
| Postbus 20951 |
| 2500 EZ Den Haag |
| Nederland |

Ministerie van Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieu

Postbus 20951

2500 EZ Den Haag

Nederland

Website: http://www.vrom.nl/Docs/20080721-wijziging-wet-op-het-waddenfonds.pdf

Other information: —

Aid No: XA 234/08

Member State: Italy

Region: Regione marche

Title of aid scheme: Proroga del Programma obiettivo triennale 2003-2005 dei servizi di sviluppo del sistema agroalimentare regionale e Linee di indirizzo per il programma annuale 2008. Legge regionale del 23 dicembre 1999, n. 37

Legal basis:

| — | Legge regionale del 23 dicembre 1999, n. 37 ‘Disciplina dei servizi per lo sviluppo del sistema agroalimentare regionale’; |
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—

Legge regionale del 23 dicembre 1999, n. 37 ‘Disciplina dei servizi per lo sviluppo del sistema agroalimentare regionale’;

| — | Legge regionale del 23 ottobre 2007, n. 14 ‘Assestamento del bilancio 2007’ comma 1 dell'articolo 26 ‘Interventi a favore della zootecnia’; |
| --- | --- |

—

Legge regionale del 23 ottobre 2007, n. 14 ‘Assestamento del bilancio 2007’ comma 1 dell'articolo 26 ‘Interventi a favore della zootecnia’;

| — | Delibera amministrativa ‘Proroga del Programma obiettivo triennale 2003-2005 dei servizi di sviluppo del sistema agroalimentare regionale e Linee di indirizzo per il programma annuale 2008. Legge regionale del 23 dicembre 1999, n. 37’ |
| --- | --- |

—

Delibera amministrativa ‘Proroga del Programma obiettivo triennale 2003-2005 dei servizi di sviluppo del sistema agroalimentare regionale e Linee di indirizzo per il programma annuale 2008. Legge regionale del 23 dicembre 1999, n. 37’

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: The planned expenditure for the provision of the services covered by this aid scheme for 2008 does not exceed EUR 1 million.

Public funding will in any event be set within the limits of the financial resources allocated to the activities of Agricultural Development Services in the 2008 draft budget

Maximum aid intensity: Aid to the producers who are the end beneficiaries will be paid in the form of services provided by implementing bodies as specified under ‘Other information on this summary sheet’ with the exclusion of direct payments of money. For implementing bodies, on the other hand, aid will be paid, in accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006, up to the following maximum amounts:

up to 100 % of eligible expenditure for specialist technical assistance services in the animal husbandry sector,

up to 70 % of eligible expenditure for assistance services for the genetic and functional improvement of milk production,

up to 80 % of eligible expenditure for the dissemination of agro-meteorological data for agronomic and plant health assistance

Date of implementation: The aid scheme will be implemented only following confirmation by the Commission of receipt of this summary sheet and of its publication on the Internet

Duration of scheme: The aid scheme covers 2008 only

Objective of aid: The primary objective of the aid is to provide small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises engaged in agricultural and husbandry activities with support in the form of technical assistance services.

The technical assistance services provided do not constitute a continuous or periodic activity nor do they relate to the enterprise's usual operating expenditure; for each project, therefore, monitoring of indicators is required to assess improvements made under the assistance measures, accompanied by a detailed report of the results obtained.

Reference is made to Articles 15 and 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Regione Marche |
| --- |
| Servizio Agricoltura Forestazione e Pesca |
| PF Competitività e Sviluppo dell'Impresa Agricola |
| Via Tiziano 44 |
| I-60125 Ancona |

Regione Marche

Servizio Agricoltura Forestazione e Pesca

PF Competitività e Sviluppo dell'Impresa Agricola

Via Tiziano 44

I-60125 Ancona

Website: http://www.agri.marche.it/Aree %20tematiche/Aiuti %20di %20stato/2008/sviluppo %20agricolo.pdf

Other information: Development services for agricultural enterprises will be supplied by ‘implementing bodies’, identified in the reference Regional Law, previously selected by public tender.

The ‘end beneficiaries’ of the development services of this aid scheme are small and medium-sized agricultural holdings taking part in the initiatives covered by the multiannual projects eligible for funding, holders of a VAT number and enrolled in the regional union of the Campania Chambers of Commerce (C.C.I.A.A.) with a standard gross margin including assistance shares for at least EUR 3 500, who benefit from the services of the implementing bodies. In any case, for all the service activities covered by this annual scheme, no aid may involve direct payments in money to producers.

Agricultural holdings with employees must adhere to national reference collective contracts and current legislation on workplace safety and health.

All beneficiaries in the area affected by the project will have access to the services provided. The fact that an end beneficiary is controlled by an implementing body will not be a condition for access to the service. Any contribution to implementing bodies' administrative costs by beneficiaries that are not members of the organisation of these implementing bodies must cover solely the cost of the service provided.

Eligible expenditure — Eligible expenditure will include only the costs of services that do not constitute a continuous periodic activity or that do not relate to the enterprise's usual operating expenses

Vincenzo CIMINO

Head of Unit, Competitiveness and Development of Agricultural Holdings

Aid No: XA 265/08

Member State: Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Šempeter-Vrtojba (Goriška statistična regija)

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Podpora programom razvoja podeželja v občini Šempeter-Vrtojba 2008–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju finančnih pomoči za programe in investicije v kmetijstvu v občini Šempeter-Vrtojba

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:

| | 2008: EUR 47 000 |
| --- | --- |

2008: EUR 47 000

| | 2009: EUR 47 000 |
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2009: EUR 47 000

| | 2010: EUR 47 000 |
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2010: EUR 47 000

| | 2011: EUR 47 000 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 47 000

| | 2012: EUR 47 000 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 47 000

| | 2013: EUR 47 000 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 47 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 40 % of the costs of investment. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 40 % of the costs of investment.

The purpose of the aid is to invest in farmland, pastures and private tracks and roads and to purchase equipment to be used for primary production.

2.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and the subsidy limit (up to 50 %) applying to the eligible costs of insurance premiums for crops, fruit and cases of disease among animals. |
| --- | --- |

—

the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and the subsidy limit (up to 50 %) applying to the eligible costs of insurance premiums for crops, fruit and cases of disease among animals.

3.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs, including inspection costs. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs, including inspection costs.

4.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of eligible costs; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers.

5.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs concerning education, the organisation of events, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, and publications, such as catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of eligible costs concerning education, the organisation of events, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, and publications, such as catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: July 2008 (the aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award:

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting financial aid for programmes and investment in agriculture in the municipality of Šempeter-Vrtojba includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Šempeter-Vrtojba |
| --- |
| Cesta Goriške fronte 11 |
| SLO-5290 Šempeter pri Gorici |

Občina Šempeter-Vrtojba

Cesta Goriške fronte 11

SLO-5290 Šempeter pri Gorici

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/objava.jsp?urlid=200833&objava=1348

Other information: The measure relating to payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit covers the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire, storms and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Secretary of the municipality

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 6.11.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 282/26 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 282/26

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS — SUB 02-2008

(2008/C 282/07)

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to award grants to actions in support of the development of sustainable mobility policy for urban agglomerations.

The total indicative amount will be EUR 5 000 000. A pre-notification note has been published in the
  Official Journal of the European Union C 112 of 7.5.2008.

The text of the call and the application form are available in English, French, and German on the website of Directorate-General for Energy and Transport of the European Commission:

http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/grants/proposal_en.htm

Other relevant supporting documents are available in English on the same website.

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| 6.11.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 282/s3 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 282/s3

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NOTICE

On 6 November 2008, in Official Journal of the European Union C 282 A, the ‘Common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species — Seventh supplement to the 26th complete edition’ will be published.

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Non-subscribers can order this Official Journal against payment from one of our sales offices (see: http://publications.europa.eu/others/agents/index_en.htm).

This Official Journal — like all Official Journals (L, C, CA, CE) — can be consulted free of charge online at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu

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